fairfieldite
noun
fair·field·ite
\ˈfa(a)ərˌfēlˌdīt, ˈferˌ-\
Definition of fairfieldite
-s
: a mineral Ca2Mn(PO4)2·2H2O consisting of a white or pale yellow hydrous calcium manganese phosphate and usually occurring foliated or fibrous (specific gravity 3.07–3.15)
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Origin and Etymology of fairfieldite
Fairfield county, Connecticut + English -ite
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